Brohltal-Laacher See and Ahr Valley

This extensive route winds its way through the volcanic heart of Rhineland-Palatinate, linking the dramatic Brohl Valley with the crater lake of Laacher See and the steep vineyards of the Ahr. You will experience a diverse landscape shaped by an explosive history, including the huge Plinian eruption of the Laacher See volcano almost 13,000 years ago. The terrain varies from wide, easy forest paths to narrow, rocky trails along the vineyard terraces, which require surefootedness and good stamina. Significant differences in altitude are to be expected on the. Expect significant differences in altitude on the ascent from the trass caves and in the deep river valleys. The Romanesque Maria Laach Abbey, founded in 1093, can be visited along the way.